12 Apostles: Presentation of the Twelve Apostles of Jesus

In this article, we will introduce you to the 12 apostles of Jesus . You will discover their meeting with their Master, the exploits they accomplished for the propagation of the Gospel, but also, the cause of their death.

We will trace the lives of each of the 12 disciples of Christ and explain their contribution in evangelizing many populations.

In this article you will find the following chapters:

• The identity of the 12 apostles
• The Legend of the Twelve
• The presentation of each apostle
• Some writings on the history of the apostles
• A video depicting Jesus sending the apostles to preach

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At that time Jesus went up on a mountain to pray, and he spent the whole night in prayer to God. When day broke, he called his disciples to him and chose twelve of them, whom he called apostles. (Luke 6:12-13) .

1) Who are the 12 Apostles?

Who were the twelve disciples (apostles) of Jesus and what should we know about them? The disciples of Jesus were some of the most famous and influential figures in Christian history . Jesus called the apostles to follow him and help him in the mission given to him by God. Jesus saw the potential in them and told them that he would make them fishers of men . We have seen in history how they were the founders of modern churches through the sharing of the good news. Regardless of their hard work, they had to face various persecutions in spreading the sacred Word.

These were Jews who dedicated their lives to being disciples of the Lord Jesus. Jesus spent three years training these men to spread the good news to the whole world . Jesus' plan was for the disciples to take over and continue the work he had started.

In Luke 6:13, Jesus is said to have chosen 12 disciples whom he named " apostles ." And in Mark 6:30, the twelve are called apostles when referring to their return from the preaching and healing mission for which Jesus had sent them.

When a vacuum had been left by the defection and death of the traitor Judas Iscariot, immediate steps were taken to fill it by the election of Matthias (Acts 1).

The Twelve were privileged to be in constant attendance upon their Master and to be the beneficiaries of his special teaching and training . At least once they were sent out on a special mission, two by two, to announce the imminence of the Messianic kingdom (Mark 6; compare Matthew 10; Luke 9). Three of them, Peter, James, and John, formed a small circle that was the only one allowed to be present at such events as the education of Jairus’ daughter (Mark 5:37; Luke 8:51), the Transfiguration (Mark 9; Matthew 17; Luke 9), and Jesus’ agony in the Garden of Gethsemane (Mark 14:33; Matthew 26:37).

There is a requirement in the Acts of the Apostles that a newly appointed apostle must be able to give an eyewitness account of the Lord's return to life. According to some early Christian writers, some were called "apostles" after the period covered by the New Testament. The word apostle was also used to denote a high administrative or ecclesiastical official .

2) The 12 Disciples: the legend of the Twelve

Some of the apostles play key roles in well-known biblical stories. Others are mentioned only in lists of apostles, or they have only a single line of dialogue in the gospels. Some of the apostles were known by multiple names, which can make understanding these and other lists difficult. In some cases, disciples with common names have been mistakenly identified with other biblical figures with the same name. (For example, the apostle Philip is not Philip the evangelist, who appears in Acts 6:5, Acts 8:5–6, and Acts 21:8.) Much of what we know about the apostles comes from church tradition .

Unfortunately, tradition has often integrated legends with facts. It is often difficult to discern the details of where the disciples went, what they did, and how they died without assuming that the legends surrounding them are rooted in truth. Today, many Christians simply accept tradition (and therefore legends) at face value . But if we care about the truth and claim to represent it, we have a duty to examine this information more critically, and we must be willing to accept when we simply do not know something. At least, that is the position that many Christians take.

3) Presentation of each Apostle

Each of the apostles was a major leader in the movement that became Christianity and helped spread the gospel throughout the world. The apostle Matthias is technically also one of the Twelve , but he is not usually included in lists for several reasons: He was appointed after the death of Judas Iscariot, and he was not called into the group by Jesus. Four passages in the Bible list the names of all 12 apostles (technically, the last one lists only 11, because Judas Iscariot was dead).

Each of the apostles was a major leader in the movement that became Christianity and helped spread the gospel throughout the world. Here are the names of Jesus' 12 chief disciples :

• Saint Andrew
• Saint Bartholomew ( Nathanael)
• Saint James (the middle finger)
• Saint James (the Minor)
• Saint John
• Saint Jude Thaddeus
• Saint Matthew
• Saint Peter
• Saint Philip
• Saint Simon the Zealot
• Saint Thomas
• Saint Matthias

"Apostle" Andrew

Andrew was the brother of Peter and a son of Jonah. They lived in Bethsaida and Capernaum. They were fishermen before Jesus called him to be one of the disciples. Andrew was part of the inner circle at the time of Jesus and drew people to Christ. Andrew died in Greece in a city of Patra, martyred while he was arrested and condemned by the governor Aepeas to die on an X-shaped cross.

" Apostle " Bartholomew: Nathanael

Bartholomew (also called Nathanael), was the son of Talmai living in Cana in Galilee. He came from a royal family since his father was the king of Geshur, and whose daughter was David's wife. Jesus called him as much as a true Israelite in whom there is nothing false. Bartholomew was a great scholar of the Scripture and died after being flayed alive with knives.

"Apostle" James (the middle finger)

James was the son of Zebedee and Salome. The apostle John is his brother. He was a fisherman who lived in Bethsaida, Capernaum and Jerusalem. James the Greater was a man who showed the fruits of the Holy Spirit with extraordinary faith. He preached in Jerusalem and Judea. His death was brought about by Herod and he became the first martyr among the twelve.

"Apostle" James (the minor)

James also called James the Less was the son of Alphaeus and Mary. He was the brother of another disciple of Jesus (apostle): Jude. He lived in Galilee and was one of the lesser known disciples. But he was a man of strong and exemplary character. He also died a martyr and the saw became his apostolic symbol.

"Apostle " Judas Iscariot

Judas was the son of Simon who lived in Kerioth of Judah. ​​He is known as the traitor because he betrayed Jesus by kissing the hands of the enemy for thirty pieces of silver. Jesus knew that Judas was going to betray him even before he did. He was a greedy man who sought recognition from the governor.

"Apostle" John

John was the son of Zebedee and Salome and a brother of the apostle James. He was a fisherman who lived in Bethsaida, Capernaum, and Jerusalem. He is known as the beloved disciple and was a member of Peter's inner circle and close. John was a man of great ambition, but with a very tolerant heart. He wrote the books of John, 1 John, 2 John, 3 John, and Revelation. His life was sorely tested, but God spared him and he died a natural death.

"Apostle" Jude

Jude was also known as Thaddeus or Lebbeus, and was a brother of James, son of Alphaeus. He lived in Galilee. Little is known about him. He preached the gospel in many places (including on the Euphrates), healed many people, and many others believed in the name of the master through him. Jude continued to preach the gospel. He was killed by arrows at Ararat.

"Apostle" Matthew

Matthew was also known as Levi and was the son of Alphaeus who lived in Capernaum. He was a tax collector. In Jewish culture, Jews were hated because they were very unjust. But Jesus still saw the potential in Matthew and chose him. He gave his life for the faith of the master. He wrote the Gospel of Matthew and was also the first man to write down Jesus' teaching in the Hebrew language.

"Apostle" Peter

Simon Peter was the son of Jonah, who was a fisherman. He lived in Bethsaida and Capernaum. He was a member of Jesus' inner circle and carried out his missionary and evangelistic work all the way to Babylon. Peter is the author of two books in the Bible, namely 1st Peter and 2nd Peter. He was martyred on a cross, and he asked to be crucified upside down, because he said he was not worthy to die like his master.

"Apostle" Philip

Philip was from Bethesda, just like Peter and Andrew. He was one of the first men Jesus told to follow him. He had a warm heart and a pessimistic mind. He wanted to do much for others, but often he didn't see how he could do it. He was hanged and asked for his body to be wrapped in papyrus. Unlike Jesus who was wrapped in linen.

"Apostle" Simon the Zealot

Little is known about the life of Simon the Zealot other than what is recorded in the Bible. He was a Canaanite who lived in Galilee. He was a Zealot, and Zealots were fanatical Jewish nationalists who had a heroic disregard for the suffering they endured and the struggle for what they saw as the purity of their faith. But in the end, Simon became a man of faith and died a martyr, seeing that God would have no forced service.

"Apostle" Thomas

Thomas , who lived in Galilee, was a pessimistic and disoriented man, but known for his courage. He could not believe in something without having seen it. But at the resurrection of Jesus and Christ's visit to the apostles, his doubts turned to faith. After all this, he was commissioned to build a palace for the king of India. Thomas died for his Lord.

"Apostle" Matthias

After Judas died, Matthias was chosen to replace Judas. Nowhere in the Bible is there any record that Matthias was with Jesus throughout his ministry. Another was considered, Joseph or Barabbas, but fate decided otherwise and Matthias was chosen. St. Matthias is said to have shared the gospel on the shores of the Caspian Sea. He lived until 80 AD.

4) The 12 Apostles: some writings on the history of the Apostles

Peter and Andrew were the first disciples of John the Baptist. It was Andrew who first introduced his older brother Peter to Jesus when they were in the wilderness with John . (John 1:40-42) It is believed that they became spiritual disciples of Jesus at this time. Once Peter was introduced to Jesus, they left John and became disciples of Christ. 🙇‍♂️🙇‍♂️

In the New Testament, Peter is best known for:

• Walking on Water (Matthew 14:28-33)
• Renouncing Jesus to Avoid Persecution (Luke 22:54-62)
• Addressing the Crowd at Pentecost (Acts 2:14-41)
• Envision a church that would include both Jews and Gentiles (Acts 10:9-48).

As one of Jesus’ three closest disciples, Peter witnessed miracles and moments that the other apostles did not know about. These include: Jesus raising a young girl from the dead (Mark 5:35-43), the Transfiguration (Matthew 17:1-13), Jesus’ moment of weakness in the Garden of Gethsemane (Matthew 26:36-46)

Did Peter Write Any Books of the Bible? Peter did not write any of the four gospels himself, but he plays a major role in all of them. Traditionally, the Gospel of Mark records Peter's account of Jesus' ministry through his companion, Mark the Evangelist, who is widely believed to be the same person as John Mark. Two books of the Bible claim to have been written by Peter (1 Peter and 2 Peter). But scholars debate whether he wrote them himself or dictated them to a secretary. Many apocryphal texts claim to have been written about (or even by) Peter . But the church rejected them as inauthentic, although some of them recorded important information.

How did Peter die? According to tradition, Peter was crucified by the Emperor Nero around 64 A.D., around the time of the Great Fire of Rome, which Nero blamed on the Christians. The Acts of Peter states that he asked to be crucified upside down because he did not believe he was worthy of dying in the same way that Jesus did.

Andrew , one of John the Baptist’s first disciples and the son of Zebedee, was present when John the Baptist said, “Behold the Lamb of God!” (John 1:35) Andrew was one of the first disciples to follow Jesus, and his enthusiasm was evident as his desire to introduce his older brother to Jesus revealed what was already in his heart: a deep love for God. He was not a domineering person next to his outspoken brother. He was a passionate preacher who shared the gospel boldly and contributed significantly to the early church. Andrew died a martyr. He faced crucifixion with boldness and courage.

James , son of Zebedee, was another of Jesus' three main disciples, along with his brother John and Peter . Like many of his disciples, James was a fisherman before Jesus called him. James is one of three important figures in the New Testament called James. This, plus the fact that the Bible tells us little about the two Jameses ( James the Less ). This has led to much confusion over their identity over the centuries. This James is often called James the Greater to distinguish him from James the son of Alphaeus, James the Less. The term " Greater " here can refer to size, age, or importance.

In the Bible, James , son of Zebedee, is best known for:

• He asked Jesus if he and John should call down fire from heaven to destroy a village that had not offered them hospitality (Luke 9:54).
• Ask Jesus if he and John can sit on either side of Jesus' throne in heaven.
• Unwittingly promising to follow Jesus to martyrdom (Mark 10:35-40).
• Being martyred by Herod in Acts 12:2.

How did James the Greater die? James is the only disciple whose martyrdom is recorded in the Bible (Acts 12:2). Herod had him killed with the sword, and he was probably beheaded. Tradition has it that James the Greater was a missionary in Spain and that his body was buried there. But since his death took place in Jerusalem very early in the history of the church, this tradition faces many challenges.

Both James and John were known to be men of intense passion and fervor. For this reason, Jesus called them the Sons of Thunder (Mark 3:17).

John the son of Zebedee (not to be confused with John the Baptist) was the third disciple considered part of Jesus' "inner circle" along with his brother James and Peter. Like James, Peter and several other disciples, John was a man who preached the good word. 🙋‍♂️

Like his brother James, John was nicknamed "the son of thunder" (Mark 3:17). Whether it was their explosive temper, their speech, their ambition, or something else, James (the Greater) and John clearly shared one defining quality. In the Bible, he is best known for:

• He asked Jesus if he and James should call down fire from heaven to destroy a village that had not offered them hospitality (Luke 9:54).
• He also asked Jesus if he and James could sit on either side of Jesus' throne in heaven, and unwittingly promise to follow Jesus to martyrdom (Mark 10:35-40).
• To care for Jesus’ mother, Mary (John 19:26-27)
• Beating Peter in a Race to Jesus' Empty Tomb (John 20:2-9)
• Being a “pillar” of the church (Galatians 2:9)

This disciple is known as the one "Jesus loved." He wrote much of the New Testament: the book of John, 1, 2, and 3 John, and the book of Revelation. He wrote more about love than any other New Testament author. His closeness to Jesus taught him much about love. He was exiled to the island of Patmos under Domitian. But after Jesus' death, John was allowed to return to Ephesus where he governed churches in Asia until his death around age 100.

The Apostle Philip is mentioned only eight times in the New Testament, four of which are in the list of apostles. However, there are three other people named Philip in the New Testament. Two are sons of King Herod, and the other is Philip the Evangelist, who has often been mistaken for the Apostle Philip .

Although there are two important believers named Philip in the New Testament, it is somewhat surprising that the early church confused them. One of the few details the Bible gives us about the apostle Philip is that, like Peter and Andrew , he came from Bethsaida, a town near the Sea of ​​Galilee (John 1:44). The most significant moment in Philip ’s story in the Gospels is his role in bringing Nathanael to Jesus.

Nathanael is mentioned only in the Gospel of John , but many believe this is another name for Bartholomew , because: John seems to consider him one of the Twelve (John 21:2). Bartholomew is never mentioned in John . Philip and Bartholomew are almost always mentioned together, and they are closely associated in church tradition. In any case, Nathanael ( Bartholomew ) follows Jesus following Philip 's invitation to come see him.

Although Philip was Jewish, we know him only by his Greek name. An evangelist at heart, he was keen to tell Nathanael that: he who was spoken of by Moses and the prophets had been found. (John 1:45) They were close companions and may have studied the Old Testament together. Philip was stoned and crucified at Hierapolis in Phrygia.

Is Bartholomew the same person as Nathanael? The name Bartholomew most likely comes from the Aramaic name Bar-Talmai, meaning "son of Talmai." If so, and it is a patronymic name (i.e., a name derived from a person's father), then it stands to reason that Bartholomew would have been known by another name. In this case, most people would say that this other name is Nathanael. Since Nathanael appears as an apostle in the Gospel of John, Bartholomew does not appear in John. But others argue that Bartholomew is a stand-alone name, and that the Greek text normally represents patronymic names differently: The name " Bartholomew " can appear alone in apostolic lists as a proper name. It is not necessarily a patronymic. The patronymic is normally expressed in lists by the Greek genitive, and not by the Aramaic bar.

This is not to say that Bartholomew was not also known as Nathanael, but that is not necessarily why he would have been known by two names. Many modern scholars prefer to take a neutral stance on Nathanael and Bartholomew , suggesting that it is possible, but not verifiable.

Like most of the apostles, Bartholomew was probably martyred. But there are several explanations for his death. The most popular is also the most gruesome. Bartholomew is said to have been flayed alive and then decapitated. Most artworks depicting the apostles feature iconography related to their deaths. For example, Bartholomew is often depicted with his skin on, or in less grotesque portraits, holding a flaying knife. Other accounts suggest that he was beaten and then crucified upside down, flayed, decapitated, and thrown into the sea to drown. But no one claims that he died of old age or natural causes.

Matthew , also known as Matthew-Levi , was a tax collector, one of the most reviled professions in first-century Judaism. As a tax collector (or publican), Matthew collected taxes for Rome from his fellow Jews in Capernaum. This alone would make him feel like a political traitor. But to make matters worse, tax collectors made their money by telling people to give Caesar more than they owed, then skimming off the surplus, and there was nothing anyone could do about it.

As a result, tax collectors found themselves alongside prostitutes to set an example of the worst sinners. That is why Jesus asked Matthew to follow him and be one of his disciples. Matthew ’s inclusion among the Twelve presents a powerful picture of how God partners with all kinds of people (even the least expected) to accomplish his purposes. Jesus brought him into the inner circle of what would become the world’s largest religion. Despite the fact that Matthew is one of the most famous disciples, he is actually mentioned only seven times in the Bible. Matthew took the gospel to Ethiopia and Egypt.

What we know about Jesus is that he chose ordinary, unrefined men. They were the commonest of the common. They came from rural areas, were farmers and fishermen. Christ deliberately bypassed the elite, the aristocracy and the influential men of society and chose mainly men from the dregs of society. This is the way it has always been in God’s economy. He exalts the humble and humbles the proud. As Jesus departed from there, he saw a man named Matthew sitting in the tax collector’s booth, and he said to him, “Follow me!” And he got up and followed him (Matthew 9:9).

According to several accounts, Matthew was beheaded, stoned, burned, or stabbed. One even suggests that he died of old age, like John . Most scholars, however, believe that he was probably martyred.

The disciple, perhaps better known as “Doubting Thomas,” doubted Jesus’ resurrection and said to the other disciples, “Unless I see the prints of the nails in his hands, and put my finger where the nails were, and put my hand into his side, I will not believe” (John 20:25). Then Jesus appeared. After seeing Jesus in the flesh with his own eyes (and perhaps touching the wounds), Thomas proclaimed, “My Lord and my God!” (John 20:28). Jesus responded with one of the most powerful and prophetic statements about faith in all of Scripture: “Because you have seen me, you have believed; blessed are those who have not seen and yet have believed” (John 20:29). 🙏

Thomas ’s moment of skepticism earned him the nickname “Doubting Thomas,” which has morphed into a term for anyone who needs proof before believing in God and Jesus’ return to life. Honestly, that’s all you need to know about the apostle Thomas . He’s only mentioned eight times in the New Testament, and four of those times are simply lists of the twelve apostles. And while people throughout church history have been happy to provide details about his life, few of those details are reliable. (For example, one ancient text even claimed that he was Jesus’ twin brother… sorry?!). But while the Bible tells us little about him, Thomas ’ cautious approach to believing in the resurrection laid the foundation for evidence-based faith and the Protestant teaching of sola fide, or faith alone. And even though he lived 2,000 years ago, Thomas also serves today's Christians, who like Thomas , believe only what they see.

For such a minor apostle, church tradition is remarkably consistent regarding Thomas 's death. The early church calendar states that on July 3, he was pierced with a spear in India. Syrian Christian tradition states that this occurred on July 3, 72 A.D. And the Acts of Thomas says that he was martyred with spears in Mylapore, India. There is no other tradition regarding Thomas 's death.

James the Less , son of Alpheus, is mentioned only in the four lists of apostles. All we can be sure of is that he had a very common name and that he was the son of a certain Alpheus. Almost everything we know about him is speculation, and there are a number of details that cannot be proven one way or another.

The main question concerning James the son of Alphaeus is this: can we assume that he is the same person as any of the other James of the New Testament? He is obviously not the same person as James the son of Zebedee (also known as James the Greater). Their names appear in the same lists and they have different fathers.

We know from the Gospels that Christ had at least four brothers: James, Joseph, Simon, and Judas (Matthew 13:55; Mark 6:3). And we know that James the Less had at least one brother named Joseph (Matthew 27:56; Mark 15:40). If James the son of Alphaeus were the same person as James the brother of Jesus, that would make him one of the most important leaders in the early church (Galatians 2:9). But many modern scholars take a more cautious position: It’s possible that they are the same person, but it’s also possible that they are not. And it’s always safer not to make assumptions.

One tradition says that James the Less was crucified in Egypt, where he was preaching. Another says that he was stoned in Jerusalem. However, it is likely that he was martyred.

The apostle Jude is also known as Jude of James, Jude son of James , Judas Thaddeus , or Thaddeus . As with James (the Less), not much can be said about Jude of James .

In two of the lists of apostles, Jude appears to be referred to as Thaddeus (Matthew 10:2–4, Mark 3:16–19). Since these two names appear in roughly the same place in the lists, and the other names are consistent, church tradition (and most modern scholars) have always assumed that Thaddeus was a nickname for Jude of James . Since the name Judas had such strong negative associations in the early church, it would not be surprising if Jude preferred another name, or that Matthew and Mark used the nickname to avoid confusion. Did the Apostle Jude write the Epistle of Jude? Most traditions assume that the Apostle Jude wrote the Epistle of Jude because they assume that he is the same person as Jude, the brother of Jesus. But unfortunately, Jude was a very common name, and this is based on assumptions. Scholars today have mixed opinions about the authorship of Jude .

Simon the Zealot was probably a political activist in his younger years. Why did Jesus choose him in the past? Because he was a man of fierce loyalty, passion, and courage. Simon had believed the truth and embraced Christ as his Lord.

Simon is sometimes mentioned in early church writings. But centuries after the Gospels were written, Jerome and others mistranslated Simon 's title, believing that Matthew and Mark called him Simon the Canaanite or Simon the Canaanite. They assumed that he was from Cana, a town in Galilee, or even descended from one of the non-Jewish people groups in the area. This error led to the idea that Simon was present at the wedding at Cana in John 2, where Jesus performed his first miracle and turned water into wine, and that he was the same person as Simon, Jesus' brother (Matthew 13:55). Some Bible translations retain Jerome's error out of respect for tradition, calling Simon "the Canaanite" in Matthew 10:3 and Mark 3:18. Although the Bible tells us nothing more about Simon the Zealot , a later tradition claims that he preached in Egypt and then associated with Judas, the brother of Jesus.

There are many accounts of the death of Simon the Zealot , but the earliest records appear centuries after his death. Like many of the apostles, it is difficult to conclude exactly which tradition (if any) can be trusted. In the fifth century, Moses of Chorene wrote that Simon the Zealot was martyred in the Kingdom of Iberia. The Golden Legend says that he was martyred in Persia in 65 AD. Ethiopian Christians believe that he was crucified in Samaria. Another account says that he was crucified in 61 AD in Britain. In the 16th century, Justus Lipsius claims that he was sawn in two. Eastern tradition claims that he died of old age in Edessa.

Judas , son of James, appears as the eleventh name on the list of disciples. Judas lived in obscurity as one of the Twelve. He asked Jesus a question in John 14:22: Lord, why will you reveal yourself only to us and not to the whole world? Judas seemed too preoccupied with this question. Christ responded by saying that he would reveal himself to anyone who loved him. Most early traditions say that Judas , a few years after Pentecost, took the gospel north to Edessa. There he healed the king of Edessa, Abgar. Eusebius, the historian, stated that the records of Edessa contained Judas ' visit and Abgar's healing (the records have now been destroyed).

The traditional symbol of Judas is a club, and tradition says that he was beaten to death for his faith. One day Jesus said to them, Have I not chosen you twelve, and yet one of you is a devil? He was speaking of Judas , because he, one of the twelve, was going to betray him (John 6:70-71). Nothing is known about Judas ' background. His meeting and calling by Jesus is not recorded in the Scriptures. He was not from Galilee, so not much is known about that. He obviously became a disciple and stayed with Jesus for three years. He gave Christ three years of his life, but he certainly did not give him his heart, and Jesus knew it. Judas betrayed Jesus for thirty pieces of silver (Matthew 26:15). Judas is a warning about the evil potential of spiritual carelessness, wasted opportunities, sinful lusts, and hardness of heart.

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The 12 Apostles and the mission entrusted to them

Nowadays, being a follower of Christ is not always easy. It is true that we live in a world where everyone is free to live their faith. However, being a Christian can sometimes lead you to face unpleasant situations. The Christian religion is one of the most practiced denominations on the planet. But that does not mean that practitioners do not face any problems.

Today, evangelizing the world is more difficult than ever. Everyone can practice the religion that suits them, and no one has the right to force them to do so or to refuse them. This means that Christianity now evolves on an equal footing with other religions. In Islamic countries, for example, it is forbidden to preach the Gospel.

The 12 disciples of Christ also faced this kind of problem during their lifetime. But their tasks were much more difficult, because they did not have means of transportation as fast as we have, much less the means of communication that we have today. But even though their scope of action was limited, they tried to do their utmost. Their efforts bore fruit, because many countries were able to benefit from the good word. Their successors continued the work, and even today, Christians continue to preach the word of God to those who want to hear it. The Catholic Church has elevated the 12 disciples of Christ to the rank of saints, a title well deserved if we consider their exploits.

5) A short video of Jesus sending the 12 Apostles to preach and bless the people